Gibson EB-2 Refinish

[@Spheramid]

Same as the way we eat food. It’s with our eyes first. Presentation is paramount. Nice work buddy.

[@mikedavis3841]

Thanks for letting me sit in on your art class. 👍

[@CliffRoling]

I have always thought the EB-2 is the only thing cooler than an es-335,what a huge awesome instrument! Truly my dream bass! Great work!

[@harpethguitar]

Thanks a bunch! 😊

[@jrumiano]

Looks very good! Tip: To minimize all that masking tape directly on the lacquer of the body, try cutting some paper masks roughly the shape of the body. You will only need a little masking tape around the edges. Takes a few extra minutes, but makes clean up so easy. Keep up the nice work!

[@harpethguitar]

Thank You 🙏

[@johngeddes7894]

Pretty fun when the repair guy outdoes himself.

[@Sammywhat]

Man, I bet if given the time you could turn lead into pure gold!! 😅 Always a pleasure to watch you work Mr. Scott. You are truly of the highest caliber of craftsman. 🙏

[@harpethguitar]

Hahaha Thank You!

[@BigDwww]

Thank you from the UK for sharing your skills

[@vadenk4433]

I really like these basses. When I was about 18 I traveled all over the west coast with a band called Joe 90, their bass player- Craig Ruda played one of these EB-2 basses. They opened for Counting Crows for multiple shows in Seattle and Portland and I got to meet Adam Duritz and talk shop with the Counting Crows guitar players. David Immergluck was super cool and his talent blew me away. He played lead, rhythm, mandolin, and steel guitar during their shows. I recommend listening to his steel guitar playing on the Counting Crows song “Four White Horses” it’s truly beautiful.

[@ryanbutterworth4682]

Joe 90 were great, first heard them on an episode of six feet under 😂 what happened to them?

[@vayabroder729]

This double serial number is a real mystery; I’ve never seen that before. The oil or whatever they put on to try to protect the finish on the back of that neck really did a number on it. It was a great thing that it made it to you. Any instrument that falls on your hands is a happy one. Love your work sir!

[@stealingtomorrowband]

You should contact Gibson over the double serial number and see what they might think... Maybe they have it in a ledger or something... It's cool that you have documented it... Great job as always

[@patricknicolucci5073]

Im a t tech when i do refinish or start a new finish on mahogany I grain fill first then sanding sealer then primer for opaue color or a stain to show off the wood grain never thought of using grain filler at the end ? thanks for the info.

[@harpethguitar]

I think I would have done it that way if I had to do it again. Thanks!

[@nicolen.9642]

Your finish on this Gibson is brilliant. A beautiful job, really, Scott! Thanks for sharing! 🎶✌

[@samhawksleymusic]

Awesome

[@scottreeves1226]

NIcely done!

[@harpethguitar]

Thanks!

[@savedaz]

Fantastic work as always Scott Thanks for the video ❤

[@jasonmyers3847]

WOW!! From what you started with to what you finished with....what a huge difference. She's beautiful again! What's with those indentions on the back of the headstock?

[@davidethridge5748]

What kind of tape did you use for the tape line on the fretboard, it looks like electric tape lol

[@harpethguitar]

Yes it was! I couldn’t find little roll of pickup tape. Time to order some!

[@pallecla]

Why do both French polish and lacquer? If I spray lacquer as the top coat, I have never done it on top of French polish. Seems kind of unnecessary?

[@burp1914]

I had to think that thru also. The wipe on poly barrier coat seemed odd also. The poly won't react to solvents as much and he removed most of the shellac to get a better build as a topcoat with Lacquer.

[@harpethguitar]

It’s so humid here I usually can’t spray comfortably in the garage. But when the shellac wasn’t cutting the mustard, I waited for a low humidity day and did those 3 coats of nitro.